Posted on Tuesday 07 February 2012 in Australia

By Dylan Thomas

Exploring the 7.6 million square miles of Australia’s outback is a daunting task for any backpacker on a tight budget. Travelling between Melbourne and Sydney, the two most populous cities in Australia, can thin an already-slimming wallet. More backpackers are resorting to hopping on the train to get to-and-from ideal destinations, and hostels remain jam-packed with people trying to save a few dollars.

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Learn how to get your staff to understand their responsibility in helping to prevent theft, and also get some quick tips on how to set your operations apart from local competitors.

Full article at Auto Rental News

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Passengers passing through Australian airports will have no choice but to undergo a full body scan or cancel their travel plans under new laws the Federal Parliament hopes to introduce later this week.

With scanner installation expected in all international airports across the country from July this year, the Government has pushed for the approval of the proposed Aviation Security Amendment Bill 2012 that will remove the pat down option and make it mandatory for passengers selected to participate to undergo a full body scan, News.com reported.

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The well known global travel website TripAdvisor has been given a shake up by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) due to claims of reviews being “Reviews you can trust”, “read reviews from real travellers” and “More than 50 million honest travel reviews and opinions from real travellers around the world”.

A number of complaints have been made from website users claiming that TripAdvisor use misleading statements which claim they could be certain of the reviews however it was understood that TripAdvisor did not verify reviews and therefore could not prove they were from genuine real travellers, according to news.com.au

TripAdvisor has responded by assuring users of the service that they use a highly effective, advanced fraud detection system and dedicated resources to minimize any non-genuine content, however it was not practical to screen each review manually.

TripAdvisor have now been strongly advised  not to claim or imply that all the reviews that appeared on the website were from real travellers, or were honest, real or trusted.

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There are plenty of ways you can travel between Brisbane and Sydney. You can fly, bus, train or drive with the distance between these locations being around 1000kms (depending on which route and travel option you choose to take).

Each option has its good and bad points and varies in cost. Before you decide which option you want to take, you should consider what your travel plans and budget are and weigh up the pros and cons of each alternative.

With a little research I’ve come up with a bit of travel  information. Remember that the cost of travel changes during the year so just keep this as an average calculation benchmark.

Transfercar: Standyby or relocation vehicles can be a great and convenient way to travel. You can often find any number of vehicle types going to and from Brisbane and Sydney, such as 2 – 6 berth motorhomes and campervans, vans, trucks, sedans, station wagons and little hatchbacks. Travelling by car or campervan can be done by following the Pacific Highway for an entire 940 kilometers, or a good 12 hours. The upside to this option is that you can see the sights on the way and share any petrol costs with other passengers. You can also travel the route that suits best (as long as you have enough kms to do so) and stop when and where you like. The smart thing to do is to choose some of those amazing central coast destinations that are along the way (Noosa, Gold Coast, Port Macquarie) and stop over for a day or two. (more…)

Had enough of rugby New Zealand? NO WAY! The Rugby Sevens is about to kick off and Wellington is putting on a show to match the 2011 Rugby World Cup!

Sixteen countries are about to go head to head in a rugby match of 7 players a side, playing for 7 minutes each half.

The tournament starts on the 3^rd and ends on the 4^th of February and is one of nine HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments held every year and Transfercar wants to take you there for FREE!

It’s fast, fun and lets countries show off the best of the best!

If you’re up for a good time and need a ride, check out our Wellington relocations for free cars and campervans going to and from the city during that time (some vehicles are listed from Lower Hutt which is still within the Wellington region)! (more…)